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An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures ticked up in April

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures ticked up in April.Source

Congreso de Perú aprueba moción que declara persona non grata al presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

(CNN) — El Congreso de Perú aprobó este jueves una moción que declara persona non grata al presidente de México, Andrés Manuel López Obrador. La iniciativa se firmó con 65 votos a favor, 40 en contra y dos abstencionesLa Moción 6513 expresa su rechazo por las “inaceptables declaraciones” del presidente de México porque “constituyen una violación del principio de no injerencia en los asuntos que son de la jurisdicción interna de otro Estado”.La decisión llegó luego de que la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Congreso de Perú aprobara este lunes, con 11 votos a favor, un voto en contra y tres abstenciones, la moción que rechaza las declaraciones de AMLO, y la declaración de persona non grata.De la oferta de asilo a Castillo a la acusación de “intromisión” en asuntos internos: el papel de México en la crisis política de PerúEl mandatario de México ha declarado en varias oportunidades su apoyo al expresidente Pedro Castillo y acerca de la situación política de Perú...

Griner, Mercury get 1st win behind 13 3-pointers; Aces go 2-0 without coach Hammon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury earned their first win of the WNBA season with a 90-81 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night.Diana Taurasi had 23 points and 10 assists, while Griner added 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.Phoenix, which finished with 13 3-pointers, hit 11 of 17 3s in the first half for a 57-40 lead. Taurasi had three triples and 15 points at the break.The 40-year-old Taurasi finished 4 of 9 from 3-point range, giving her 1,300 3s and extending her WNBA record. Sue Bird is second with 1,001.Aerial Powers paced the Lynx (0-3) with 20 points off the bench. Jessica Shepherd and Diamond Miller had 13 points each and Tiffany Mitchell added 12.For Phoenix, Sug Sutton had 14 off the bench and Moriah Jefferson and Sophie Cunningham each scored 13 points with three 3-pointers.The Mercury finished 13 of 28 behind the arc, while the Lynx were 3 of 18. Phoenix went 5 of 6 from 3-point range — with triples from five different players...

Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel says season will not be ‘satisfactory’ even if team wins Bundesliga

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel says this season has been one to forget for the Bavarian powerhouse, even if it manages to pip Borussia Dortmund to the Bundesliga title on Saturday.Bayern is two points behind Dortmund going into the final day of the season and needs to beat Cologne away and hope that Mainz gets at least a draw against Dortmund if it is to extend its record of 10 straight German league titles.“It’s our own fault, our own responsibility,” Tuchel said Friday. “Of course, we’ll try to run the race to the end because we’re obliged to give everything to the end.”Bayern is facing the prospect of finishing the season without a major trophy for the first time since 2012.“It won’t be a season that we can be happy with. It won’t be a season in which the number of points is enough for our demands, in which the quality of our game is enough for us. Regardless of how it goes in the end, it won’t be a satisfactory season anymore.”Tuchel took over from the fired Jul...

¿Ha pasado un huracán cerca de tu casa alguna vez? Sigue cada uno en este mapa interactivo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

Miles de personas que residen en el este y centro de Estados Unidos, así como en las islas del Caribe, se mantienen vigilantes cada año a la formación de tormentas tropicales y sus posibles trayectorias durante la conocida temporada de huracanes.Esta no es un situación solamente de la actualidad. El 27 de agosto de 1900 se detectó lo que se convertiría en un gran huracán de categoría 4 que atravesó la próspera ciudad isleña de Galveston, en Texas, con vientos de más de 130 millas por hora y una marejada ciclónica de 15 pies. Cuando finalmente terminó, al menos 3,500 casas y edificios fueron destruidos y más de 8,000 personas murieron.De acuerdo con datos provistos por la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA, por sus siglas en ingles), el ahora llamado “Gran huracán de Galveston” dejó la ciudad totalmente devastada en lo que se considera uno de los desastres naturales más mortíferos en la historia de Estados Unidos. La temporada de huracanes: cuándo comi...

New British Cycling rules bar transgender women from competing in elite female events

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Riders who were born male will be prevented from racing in British Cycling’s elite female events under a new transgender and non-binary participation policy published by the governing body on Friday.New rules for competitive events, due to be implemented this year, will see racing split into “open” and “female” categories, with transgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals and those whose sex was assigned male at birth eligible to compete in the open category.The female category will remain for those whose sex was assigned female at birth and for transgender men who are yet to begin hormone therapy.The current men’s category will be consolidated into the open category, in which those whose sex was assigned as female at birth can also compete if they so wish.The new policy is the result of a nine-month review which included a consultation process with riders and stakeholders, including members of Britain’s team, as well as a study of avai...

Everything to know about Friday's risk for severe storms in metro, Front Range

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day as strong and severe storms move into the Denver metro and Front Range.The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking a stormy start to the Memorial Day weekend.Friday will start out sunny with highs climbing to the upper 70s. But be warned, a big change arrives in the early afternoon. This is the most common activity in lightning deaths The metro and Front Range have moved into the slight risk category for a severe storm.What does a slight risk mean?When it comes to spring storms in Colorado, it’s important to understand the different categories as described by the National Weather Service.NWS describes storms that are under the slight risk category as a storm with increased confidence that some areas will see storms that produce damaging winds, severe hail and a potential tornado. This risk can be experienced a few times per year.Timing and locationMeteorologist Travis Michels said the storms are expected to form between 1 p.m. and ...

Police continue search for Ms. Cheezious vandal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

The Miami Police Department continues to search for a person who vandalized a business and they are asking for the public’s help.On May 13, around 4 a.m., surveillance video captured a man wearing black clothing walking up to Ms. Cheezious, located at 7418 Biscayne Blvd., and spitting on the glass.Moments later, he returned to throw a rock at the establishment which shattered a window. The man immediately ran away after the vandalization.Police believe him to be a white man in his mid-50s with short black hair that stands at 5 feet, 8 inches and weighs about 200 pounds.If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Billionaire Rob Hale surprises UMass Boston graduates with $1,000 and a challenge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

 BOSTON (WBZ) — UMass Boston graduating seniors got a surprise they likely won’t forget during their commencement ceremony on Thursday.Speaker Rob Hale surprised all 2,523 graduates with two envelopes apiece.One of the envelopes included $500 as a gift to the outgoing students. The second envelope for each graduate was $500 to give to a person or organization in need.“For us the greatest joys we’ve had in our life has been the gift of giving. So each of you is getting $1,000 cash right now,” Hale told graduates, prompting screams of excitement from the crowd.Hale is CEO of Granite Telecommunications, which he founded in 2002. He was among 10 people from Massachusetts on the 2023 Forbes billionaires list with a net worth of about $5 billion.

Deputy faces criminal charges after man catches fire following taser deployment at gas station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:04:57 GMT

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) – A startling incident at a Florida gas station has resulted in a law enforcement officer facing criminal charges. Deputy David Crawford of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office finds himself under scrutiny after a man caught fire when the deputy deployed his taser while attempting to make an arrest. However, the man’s lawyer argues that the punishment does not match the crime.The chain of events unfolded when deputies were in pursuit of Jean Barreto Baerga, who was allegedly driving recklessly, including driving toward oncoming traffic. The pursuit led them to a Wawa gas station where they confronted Baerga. Aware of the potential risks, the deputies decided to employ a taser.Eyewitnesses recalled the chaotic scene as Crawford fired the taser, causing Baerga’s body to ignite in flames. The desperate cries for help filled the air as onlookers scrambled to douse the fire and prevent further harm.Remarkably, the only parts of Baerga’s ...